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When They Almost Shrank the Lincoln Continental Mark V

Posted on November 20, 2023 by MCG

At one point in the development of the Continental Mark V,  the luxury coupe was shrunk down to intermediate size, and it looked an awful lot like a Pontiac,too Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Co., Lincoln, Lincoln Contiental Mark V

MCG Executive Briefing for November 20, 2023

Posted on November 19, 2023 by MCG

Cadillac has provided a first look at the 2025 Optiq, a smaller, more affordable electric SUV. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Oldsmobile’s Legendary 1957-58 J2 Package

Posted on November 19, 2023 by MCG

While the J2 package was offered for only two years, it earned a permanent place in Oldsmobile performance lore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile J2

Video: Introducing the 1968 Nova Super Sport

Posted on November 18, 2023 by MCG

For performance enthusiasts seeking big horsepower without all the fancy folderol, Chevrolet offered the Nova Super Sport. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS, Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for November 17, 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023 by MCG

Lucid has unveiled the 2025 Gravity, a three-row SUV with 440 miles range and a base price of $80,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Gearing for War: The Motor City’s 1942 Blackout Cars

Posted on November 16, 2023 by MCG

It’s been said that chrome is the offical color of  the U.S. auto industry. But in support of the war effort, the brightwork was banished from the final run of 1942 models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Blackout Cars

NASCAR Funny Business: 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand National

Posted on November 15, 2023 by MCG

Would you believe a front-wheel drive NASCAR racer? Okay, not really. But the ever-evolving rules of stock car racing allowed Buick to pretend a little in 1986. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Buick, Buick LeSabre Grand National, NASCAR

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